„Kriegsschiff mag gefährlich sein, aber …“: Irans Khamenei warnt davor, dass seine Waffe US-Kriegsschiffe auf den Meeresgrund versenken könnte

This reads more like deterrent theater than a real signal of imminent action. Iran talks up its asymmetric capabilities to project strength and raise the cost of U.S. pressure, especially when tensions or negotiations are in play.

At the same time, actually attacking U.S. warships would invite overwhelming retaliation, so the rhetoric is far cheaper than the reality. It’s escalation in tone, not necessarily intent.